Temp-to-Perm Finance Assistant: Sales Ledger & Cash Flow

Confidential; Redditch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Redditch is seeking a Finance Assistant on a temporary to permanent basis. The role focuses on the sales ledger, credit control, and month-end activities within an engineering-led business.

You will manage receivables, lead cash collection, and produce sales/margin analysis for management. Strong Excel skills and the ability to build cross-functional relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a credit control/sales ledger position.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with SAP is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - calm, assertive, and professional.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of credit control and sales ledger maintenance.
• Posting receipts, managing aged debt, and resolving queries efficiently.
• Weekly cash flow forecasting and monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliations and support with month-end close.
• Sales analysis including cost of sales and margin variance by area.
• Maintaining accurate credit account records and processing new applications.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Excel

SAP

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Confidential in Redditch is seeking a Finance Assistant on a temporary to permanent basis. The role focuses on the sales ledger, credit control, and month-end activities within an engineering-led business.

You will manage receivables, lead cash collection, and produce sales/margin analysis for management. Strong Excel skills and the ability to build cross-functional relationships are essential.